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The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a *Youth Program Director *to join our team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  

As the Youth Program Director, you will build relationships, instill confidence, and provide opportunities for growth and improvement by planning, coordinating, and implementing youth programs, sports leagues, and special events open to all members.  

*Key Responsibilities: *

• Create and manage programs.
• Establish new program activities and expand programs within the community in alignment with our strategic and operating plans.
• Provide quality results.
• Administer program evaluations of all classes and leagues.
• Develop and assist in the marketing and distribution of program information, and organize and schedule program registrations.
• Develop relationships with local school districts and community leaders to ensure available programming space and facilities, and to assist in sponsoring youth programs/events.
• Build Relationships.

• Support development and implementation of program specific volunteer training program. Assist staff in identifying productive and creative volunteer roles.

   

Are you a good fit?

• You have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or two years related knowledge and experience (preferred).
• Experience in supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff and volunteer development (preferred).
• Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities (preferred).
• Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, computer knowledge, and file maintenance.
• YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications or ability to obtain within 90 days (preferred).
• Able and willing to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in-person training as required.

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

   

Wage: $21.47 to $23.47 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Location: Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA

*Benefits: *

Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options

YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance 

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